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Ancient Mammal Fossil Unearthed: Workers find 40–45 million-year-old bones; scientists probe mystery species
In a remarkable find during construction in Oceanside, California, fossilized remains were unearthed at a considerable depth. Expert paleontologist Joseph El Adli confirmed the identification of the bones, prompting a meticulous excavation effort. These fossils, dating back 40 to 45 million years from the Eocene Epoch, are under investigation to discern if they belong to brontotheres or amynodonts.
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